Academics are seeking a Cover Supervisor to provide class cover in the absence of the class teacher in a secondary school in Southampton. You will be required to deliver planned lessons to support the continued progress of the students. This is an ideal role for anyone considering a future career in teaching. This is a full-time, on-going contract to start ASAP.

The suitable candidate will be an enthusiastic, resourceful and creative individual with a passion for supporting young people. You will be expected to deliver cover work in a range of subjects and respond to the needs of both pre-planned and emergency cover across the school. In quieter times, you may also be expected to support the school in providing technician support in practical lessons, general teaching assistant support, exam invigilation and general administrative support.

The successful candidate will:have proven, recent and relevant experience in an educational setting (secondary school)have good communication skills and an ability to clarify and explain instructions clearlybe able to demonstrate good organisational and behaviour management skills in a classroom settingbe able to encourage, motivate and inspire young people to achieve their full potentialbe able to establish good relationships with students and staffhave a good general education and a high level of literacy and numeracy skills (minimum GCSE level C or equivalent in Maths and English)ideally possess a degree qualification or equivalent linked to one of the core subjects

If you are a Cover Supervisor or you are looking to get into teaching, please apply using the link provided.

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